Declining since 2018, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Dawsyn since 1998
Babies named Dawsyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 16 |
| 2000s | 57 | 128 |
| 2010s | 635 | 270 |
| 2020s | 420 | 168 |
Meaning & origin
Dawsyn is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1999, a time when surname-inspired and creatively spelled names were gaining traction. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when it ranked highest; since 2018, it has been on a slight downward trajectory, but it remains a distinctive choice. The name is estimated to be given to 1 in 41,212 newborns as of 2025, with the highest usage in California. Dawsyn fits a pattern of names ending in '-son' or '-syn' adapted for girls, such as Kayson or Brynlee, but it also maintains a unisex appeal. While not tied to any deep historical or etymological roots, Dawsyn appeals to parents looking for a fresh, surname-like name with a modern feel.
Dawsyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1999, blending the surname/place-name element 'Daw-' (from Dawson, meaning 'son of Daw') with the popular suffix '-syn' or '-son'. It follows a trend of creating distinctive names by altering traditional surnames, particularly those ending in '-son', into feminine forms using '-syn'.
Where Dawsyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daw, Syn, Daws
Sibling names for Dawsyn
Names that share Dawsyn's style, for a brother or sister.
